Oil Pan Removal
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- If the engine is already out of the vehicle, Go to step 6.
- Raise the vehicle on the lift.
- Drain the engine oil (see ENGINE OIL LEVEL CHECK ).
- Remove the splash shield (see FRONT SPLASH SHIELD REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove exhaust pipe A (see EXHAUST PIPE AND MUFFLER REPLACEMENT ).
- Remove the rear WU-TWC bracket.
- Remove the crankshaft position (CKP) sensor cover (A) and the bolt (B), then disconnect the CKP sensor connector (C).
- Remove the clutch/torque converter cover (A) and the four bolts (B) securing the transmission.
- Remove the bolts securing the oil pan.
- Using a flat blade screwdriver, separate the oil pan from the engine block in the places shown.
- Remove the oil pan.